Carroll County property record for 179 Opal Ave, Westminster, MD 21157
| Property Type | Single Family Home |
|---|---|
| Details | 2 ba · 1,236 sqft · built 1978 |
| Lot Size | 1.46 acres (63,598 sqft) |
| Owner | 2 Individual Names on File |
| Last Sale | $132,500 (Jun 1997) |
| Tax Bill | $4,257 (2026) |
| Flood Zone | Zone X (minimal risk) |
| APN | 08-026521 |
| Primary APN | 08-026521 |
|---|---|
| Alternative APNs |
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| Full Baths | 2 Baths |
|---|---|
| Half Baths | 1 Half Bath |
| Stories | 2 Stories |
| Building Area | 1,236 sqft Total Area |
| Basement Area | 299 sqft |
| Finished Basement | 299 sqft |
| Fireplaces | 1 Fireplace |
| Fireplace | Fireplace |
| Year Built | Built 1978 |
|---|---|
| Effective Year Built | Effective 1978 |
| Architectural Style | Split Foyer |
| Exterior Material | Siding |
| Roof Material | Composition Shingle |
| Lot Area | 63,598 sqft (1.46 acres) |
| Deck Area | 216 sqft |
| Gazebo | 360 sqft |
| Heating Fuel | Electric |
|---|---|
| Sewer | Connected |
| Account Number | 026521 |
|---|---|
| Street Address | 179 OPAL AVE |
| City | WESTMINSTER |
| State | MD |
| Zip | 21157-6631 |
| Property Category | Residential |
| Property Type | Residential > Single Family > Home |
| Local Zoning Code | R-400 |
| Legal Description | LT. 28 1.4602 AC OPAL AVE PLT D 18-11 WINTERBERRY ASPEN RUN |
| Legal Subdivision | WINTERBERRY ASPEN RUN |
| Legal Lot Number | 28 |
| Jurisdiction | CARROLL MD |
| Township / Civil Division | 8, HAMPSTEAD |
| Census Block Group | 2 |
| Census Block | 2008 |
| Census Tract | 508200 |
179 Opal Ave is owned and occupied by two individuals who bought it in June 1997.
Source: Carroll County records, as of October 20, 2026
| Owner of Record | 2 Individual Names on File |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | 179 OPAL AVE, WESTMINSTER, MD 21157-6631 |
| Occupancy | Owner Occupied |
| Owner Type | Individual |
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| Deed Names | 2 Names on Deed |
|---|---|
| Last Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Deed Sale | Jun 25, 1997 · Amount on File |
| Prior Sale | Jun 18, 1996 · Amount on File |
| Deed Document Number | 1997964706 |
| Deed Book / Page | 1924 / 517 |
| Record Updated | Oct 29, 2026 |
The 2026 property tax bill for 179 Opal Ave was $4,257, up 5.7% from the year before.
Source: Carroll County assessment roll, as of September 8, 2026
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| State | Maryland |
| County | Carroll County |
| Unified School District | Carroll County Public Schools (PK - 12) |
| Year | Tax Bill | Assessed Value | Assessed Market Value |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | $4,257.00 (+5.69%) | $374,767 | $415,700 Land $204,600 Building $211,100 |
| 2025 | $4,028.00 | ||
| 2023 | $3,550.00 | $314,167 | $354,300 Land $149,600 Building $204,700 |
Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.
FEMA maps place 179 Opal Ave in Zone X, an area of minimal flood risk, though there have been 1 flood claim nearby since 2005.
Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective March 11, 2016 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026
| FEMA Flood Zone | Zone X minimal risk |
|---|---|
| Flood Insurance Requirement | Not required lenders may require it |
| Community Rating System | Class 5 (25% premium discount) |
| Nearby Flood Policies | 2 in force |
| Nearby Flood Claims | 1 (2005) |
| Claims Outside the SFHA | 1 of 1 |
| Most Recent Claim | Oct 2005 · tidal / storm surge |
Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.
Wildfire risk around 179 Opal Ave is low, with a 0.01% annual chance of wildfire.
Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024
| Wildfire Risk | Low lower than 80% of the US · above 41% of Maryland |
|---|---|
| Wildfire Likelihood | 0.01% annual chance |
| Exposure | Direct burnable vegetation |
Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.
Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 77 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025
| Provider | Max Down / Up (Mbps) |
|---|---|
| Xfinity Cable | 1,200 / 35 |
| Verizon Fixed Wireless | 300 / 20 |
4G LTE only, no 5G reported
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